In a new report from Costa Rican outlet Teletica, it has been stated that Nintendo confirmed with distributors across Central America and the Caribbean that it will not be launching the Switch 2 in those regions this year. Nintendo had met with distributors on Tuesday night and unveiled its lack…
Happy birthday Kirby! 33 years ago, Kirby was first created by Masahiro Sakurai, made his first appearance in Kirby’s Dream Land, and nobody could have foreseen his popularity. The pink puffball would go on to headline 30+ games, as well as become one of the original 12 characters of the…
Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
According to a new report from Polygon, Nintendo and Amazon have won their joint lawsuit against two counterfeit amiibo sellers that was filed all the way back in October 2023. You can read the long and short of it from our previous coverage, but the decision came after both companies…
If you’ve been a part of the greater video game community at any point during the past 40 years or so, odds are you’re at the very least aware of Capcom. With a wide array of franchises under their name over the years from Mega Man to Street Fighter and…
At long last, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has been announced. After being technically cancelled and sitting in limbo for a few years, Activision is returning to the Bird House to bring fans what looks to be the definitive versions of some of the best skating games ever made. As…
Over on Twitter this morning, the official Nintendo of America account revealed that the Nintendo and JetBlue collaboration cruiser is now ready for takeoff. Officially titled the “Cloudtop Cruiser,” the jetliner is an otherwise standard-looking jet that is painted sky blue with some red accents and the logo for Super…
In a scenario that sounds like it was concocted by AI, Activision’s social media accounts yesterday were promoting a trio of games with AI-generated artwork that didn’t even exist. Users across Instagram and Facebook had seen some images for new installments of Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, and Call of Duty…
MAR10 Day is just under a week away! Nintendo has listed several events that will help gamers celebrate 44 years of our favorite plumber. Have a look at what you can expect in the coming days. Switch Bundle A bundle with the Switch OLED, Super Mario Bros. Wonder,…
Time Magazine has unveiled a new edition, featuring our favorite portly plumber Mario! Just in time for MAR10 Day, Mario is the latest character to grace Time’s cover, with the magazine filled with articles about Mario’s history over the past 44 years. Being chosen for a special edition of Time…
It’s a bit shocking to realize that it has already been eight years since the Switch was released globally. The first Nintendo console to launch around the world at the same time (minus China, which still had regulations in place despite lifting its console ban in 2015), the Switch has…
Pokémon TCG Pocket is jam-packed with so many events and promotions, it can make your head spin. Each week, Nintendo Wire will be covering the details of each event, what goodies they have to offer, and the best way to tackle each task. Today, we are taking a look at…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
